If I'm not losing now, how will I lose then?

mandi78 · October 10, 2007

Hi, I'm 2 weeks post op and have been on mushies since day 10. I have totally stopped losing weight and am fluctuating between 264-267. I'm still only eating 1,000-1,200 calories per day but am no longer losing. It seems most bandsters average around 1,000-1,200 calories per day after being filled. So, if I'm not losing now on this amount of calories, how will I lose on this amount of calories after being filled? Any insight? Thanks.

Dave01 · October 10, 2007

Mandi, My weight loss slowed at 2 weeks, then began a few days later. Try mixing up your diet, as much as possible and I make sure to eat at the same time every day. Seems to work for me, along with tons of water/crystal light. I think the water bottle has become attached to my hand since I am always with it. I upped my walking another 10 min each time and since 8/30 have dropped 54 unwanted lbs.

Good luck, I'm sure the loss will start back...Dave

Alexandra · October 10, 2007

Mandi, you're still healing and your body is recovering from a pretty major trauma (even if you don't feel that way). In all of this journey, the great unpredictable is the way our bodies react to circumstances. If you're looking for an absolutely steady rate of loss you are bound to be disappointed. EVERYONE goes through stops and starts, plateaus and periods of rapid loss. YOU ARE NORMAL. just be patient and take a longer view of the process.

You're doing great!!

TulipStar · October 10, 2007

I stopped losing at 2 weeks and in my 2nd to 3rd week I actually gained 3 lbs. My dr said this was normal....I might gain a couple more before my 1st fill. He said it was just my metabolism.

juliegeraci · October 10, 2007

You may be one of those bandsters that may have to only eat 800-1k calories a day. I gained 7 lbs in between fills one time. Fills will definitely help. Now its time to heal. Good luck.